Senior Technical Laboratory Manager

About this role

Qualifications In order to qualify for a Senior Technical Laboratory Manager, GS-0601 position, you must have: A. Completed a full four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. AND B. In addition to the basic requirement, in order to qualify for this position at the GS-14 level you must have at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: independently planning, designing, and executing laboratory operational work, including negotiating corrective actions to maintain continuity of research initiatives; applying advanced management, organizational, and budgeting knowledge to direct complex projects and serve as a principal advisor to leadership; interpreting broad or partially applicable guidelines to develop procedures and resolve novel operational problems; analyzing complex issues within laboratory systems and advising management on resource needs and project adjustments; and maintaining contacts with scientific investigators, management officials, and industry representatives to negotiate and resolve conflicting technical and operational demands.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.